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USFA METROPOLITAN DIVISION A CORPORATION

Flushing, NY · EIN 823344312 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · Micro (<$100K) · metrofencing.org
revenue
expenses
$887
net assets
$13K
employees
mission · from form 990

A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION OVERSEEING FENCING IN NYC. WE OFFER EQUIPMENT GRANTS, SANCTION COMPETITIONS, AND HELP LOCAL FENCERS AND CLUBS INTERFACE WITH THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Volunteer-run organization overseeing fencing in New York City, serving local fencers and clubs by sanctioning competitions, managing event schedules, and facilitating communication with USA Fencing, the national governing body. Offers equipment grants and supports local fencing development across the five boroughs. Operates as a regional division within the national fencing structure.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Equipment Grant Program
Provides financial grants to support the growth of fencing in NYC, including funding for equipment to expand programs like the PSAL Fencing League
Local Competition Oversight
Manages and lists sanctioned local competitions, facilitating participation and registration through platforms like AskFred and USA Fencing
Sanctioning & Scheduling
Approves and mediates the scheduling of local fencing competitions, ensuring alignment with national events and minimizing conflicts among club-hosted tournaments
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth and Community Fencing Programs 4 activities
    • Administering fencing competitions and event sanctioning
      Organizes, sanctions, and schedules local fencing competitions within the Metropolitan Division of New York City, including tournaments, qualifying events, and ratings changes. Provides sanctioning and scheduling services for fencing events across the region.
    • Facilitating communication with USA Fencing
      Serves as an intermediary between local fencing clubs, fencers, parents, and USA Fencing to communicate national policies and resolve member issues. Assists local fencers and clubs with interfacing with the national governing body.
    • Providing access to local fencing clubs
      Maintains and provides a directory to help fencers and families locate local fencing clubs within the Metropolitan Division.
    • Training and certifying fencing referees
      Provides training and certification programs for fencing referees to ensure qualified officiating at sanctioned events.
  • Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
    • Funding fencing equipment and program development
      Funds equipment grants to support fencing activities in New York City, including a 2010 grant to grow the PSAL Fencing League. Supported by an annual $120 sanctioning fee collected to fund divisional resources and programs.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operating fencing club facilities
      Operates two physical fencing club facilities in New York City, located at 210 West 91st Street, 2nd Floor, and 229 West 28th Street, 2nd Floor, providing infrastructure and space for fencing activities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
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Total expenses$887
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balance sheet
Total assets$13K
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Net assets$13K
2 years on record · 2022–2023
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • AskFred.net Partner — Platform used for event registration and information dissemination.
  • Empire United Fencing Partner — Partner club offering foil fencing programs in the Manhattan - Chelsea / Midtown area.
  • National Governing Body for Fencing Government — Assists local fencers and clubs in interfacing with the national governing body for fencing.
  • PSAL Fencing League Partner — Recipient of a 2010 equipment grant from the division to support growth in school-based fencing.
  • Tim Morehouse Fencing Club Partner — Partner club offering fencing programs in the Manhattan - Uptown area.
  • USA Fencing Government — National governing body that the Metropolitan Division interfaces with to implement policies locally.
  • USA Fencing Network — National governing body for fencing, providing access to broader event networks.
  • USA Fencing Network — Provides resources and maintains a database of cleared referees for the Metropolitan Division
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community Participation Through Local Clubs
    methodology: community-participation-through-local-clubs
    By connecting individuals to local fencing clubs, the organization fosters sustained participation because proximity and community integration increase accessibility and social accountability.
  • Inclusive Multi-Weapon Program
    methodology: inclusive-multi-weapon-program
    By offering instruction in all three fencing weapons including para-fencing, the organization promotes inclusive participation because diverse program options accommodate varied interests, abilities, and identities, lowering exclusionary barriers.
  • Local Growth Through Administrative Support
    methodology: local-growth-through-administrative-support
    By providing local administration and support across all five boroughs, the organization increases participation in fencing because localized infrastructure reduces barriers to entry and sustains engagement.
  • Sanctioned Event Coordination
    methodology: sanctioned_event_coordination
    By sanctioning local fencing events and centralizing registration and information, the organization increases access and participation because standardized, credible event platforms improve visibility, trust, and logistical efficiency.
  • Volunteer-Led Sports Development
    methodology: volunteer-led sports development
    By leveraging volunteer leadership and distributing equipment grants, the organization develops fencing at the grassroots level because community-driven support and reduced material costs enable sustainable local growth.